Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday denounced the World Bank’s decision to suspend new funding in response to a harsh anti-LGBTQ law and vowed to find alternative sources of credit. The country…
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Ecuador’s Lasso declares state of emergency after assassination of Presidential Candidate
Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso has declared a state of emergency lasting for two months, in the wake of the tragic assassination of a prominent presidential candidate. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday…
Japan marks 78th anniversary of U.S. nuclear attack on Nagasaki
Japan on Wednesday commemorated the victims of the atomic bombing on the city of Nagasaki 78 years ago with an appeal to nuclear-armed states. Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki said nuclear-armed nations should…
Mali, Burkina Faso to send delegation to Niger over coup crisis
Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint delegation to Niamey, the capital of Niger, on Monday in a show of solidarity amidst a coup crisis, the Malian army said. “Burkina Faso…
‘Breaking Bad’ actor Mark Margolis dies at 83
Mark Margolis, who played the sinister, wheelchair-bound cartel don Hector Salamanca in acclaimed TV shows “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died aged 83, his family said Friday. Margolis died Thursday…
Institute urges ECOWAS to go ahead with use of force against Niger coupists
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to go ahead with its planned use of force to dislodge the coupists in the…
ECOWAS leaders meet on Niger Coup
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government are meeting in Abuja, at an extraordinary summit on the socio-political situation in the Republic of Niger. President Bola…
EU suspends budget support, security cooperation with Niger
The European Union (EU) says it has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect following the military coup there. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell disclosed…
AU gives Niger coup leader 15 days to hand over power
The African Union has demanded the military in Niger “return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority” within 15 days after grabbing power in a coup. The AU’s Peace and Security Council…
Niger president says democracy will be saved following coup
On the social media platform X on Thursday, President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, who was ousted in a military coup, expressed that the valuable achievements made during his leadership will be protected….
JUST IN: Niger Prime Minister Says Attempted Coup Unsuccessful
Prime Minister of Niger Republic, Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou said the attempted coup in Niamey was unsuccessful and has been put down and revealed that President Bozoum is safe in the presidential palace. The…
Niger: Presidency says uprising by national army ‘in vain’
Presidential guards on Wednesday held Niger President Mohamed Bazoum inside his palace in the capital Niamey, but the presidency said the guards had started an “anti-republican” movement “in vain” and that Bazoum…
Niger’s president being held inside palace – security sources
Niger presidential guards are holding President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace in the capital, which has been blocked off by military vehicles since Wednesday morning, security sources said. According to Reuter,…
Sign language becomes SA’s 12th official language
South Africa has officially recognized sign language as its 12th official language. President Cyril Ramaphosa formally approved the Sign Language Bill into law during a ceremony in Pretoria. South Africa is the…
Iran, Kenya sign 5 documents to strengthen cooperation
Iran and Kenya on Wednesday signed five documents to strengthen cooperation in veterinary medicine, communications, culture, fishery as well as the technical and vocational training. The documents, comprising agreements and memorandums of…
Kenya’s Ruto lifts six-year logging ban
Kenyan President William Ruto has declared the end of a nearly six-year prohibition on logging, despite reservations expressed by environmental activists. Ruto said the move was “long overdue” and was aimed at…
Mexican Mayor Marries Female Reptile
Southern Mexico’s Mayor, Victor Hugo Sosa, participated in a unique ceremony in the town of San Pedro Huamelula. In a traditional rite aimed at bringing good fortune to the community, Sosa symbolically…
Ukraine lost 430 of its military in 24 hours- Russia
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday that Ukraine lost about 430 of its military in the Donetsk, Krasnyi Lyman, South Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia directions over the past 24 hours. The ministry,…
‘They will answer for it’ – Putin vows to defend Russia against armed rebellion led by mercenary chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Saturday to defend the country and its people from an armed rebellion declared by Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, describing the call to action as a treasonous…